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How to get fromAustin to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane AUS - MCI
    5h
    $91–362

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus bus FlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2241
    15h 25m
    $111–188

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    28h 44m
    $365–779

  4. Drive 682.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Kansas Citycar car 682.8 mi
    11h 29m
    $125–180

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAT - MCI
    6h 52m
    $154–774

  6. Bus via Broken Arrow

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Tulsabus bus Aguascalientes-Tulsa
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    18h 30m
    $246–279

Austin to Kansas City by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Kansas City Bus Station via Denton in around 15h 25m.

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